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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
8
Diamonds will be fashionable gifts this season as the business shows strong demand. The seller touts a large collection of handsome stones bought for spot cash, guaranteeing high values and offering S600 BOO in stock.
John Mulligan and Archie Worthington fought with knives in a South Main street saloon after a prior dispute. Worthington suffered serious head injuries and possible internal damage, while Mulligan was arrested. Worthington’s condition improved. officers planned to file charges. Also notes Orton Bros. holiday instruments and Webbere Pree & Epstein relocation to Pythian Castle.
The new grand pipe organ at St Patrick's Church will be heard at a sacred concert next Sunday evening. The church choir and prominent city musicians will perform, in what promises to be one of the era's most elaborate sacred concerts. Father De Sicre praised the organ, with completion near, and Mr King noted smooth progress and high hopes for the instrument.
Ed Mayer plans a two day holiday souvenir opening at 65 West Park this Tuesday and Wednesday. Free gift for every purchase of 1 or more. featured items include watches and jewelry at various prices in a typical small town sale tone.
Military draft notes show shortage of recruiting officers forcing delays in enlistment efforts. Officials in Butte emphasize ongoing business operations while seeking volunteers to staff recruitment posts.
Doctor Gibson and Lieutenant Janda opened offices in Butte City Hall to recruit for three year army enlistments. Six recruits signed yesterday as officers plan stops in Helena and Great Falls to secure more men. Many applicants are rejected for physical reasons, with visits to Butte planned every two weeks to boost numbers.
An advert promotes Bromo Lax Col ds and Headaches medicine without quinine, claiming no bad effects. The copy cites J. T. Finlen Drug Company as the supplier and notes availability at all drug stores.
James Barnes charged with third degree assault after a South Main Street Saloon row is dismissed due to non attendance of the complaining witness. A. M. Bagley and Ada Metcalf, accused of defying laws, are discharged when the principal witness Ada Metcalf fails to appear. County attorney supports dismissal, believing a conviction impossible without key witnesses.
Local drugstore at 344 South Arizona Street promotes a souvenir day tomorrow with in-store offers and limited edition items for customers. Employees invite shoppers to visit for exclusive freebies and friendly service.
Engineer of the Owsley block charged that James Burns James Driscoll Mike Downey and John Ful livan of Walkerville and Silvester Mead of Copper street repeatedly harassed him. Captain Muerte arrested them for theft of a case of beer bottles and they were locked up at the city jail with possible reform school transfer.
November spending reveals how city funds are allocated across departments. Key areas include public safety, transportation, and community services with monthly tallies showing variances from prior periods.
The city finance committee audited November bills and recommended canceling several warrants not called for within the year. Warrant amounts are small and largely issued to physicians for returning birth notices to the health office. The panel approved numerous invoices for services and materials, disallowed some claims, and approved others for payment totaling substantial sums.
This ad notes a Go-Bang game origin in India with plain directions and strong skill elements. It lists sizes 12 by 18 percent and 13 by 14 inches and prices of 65e and 25c respectively. Other items include assorted authors and amusements with varied prices.
A board game offers outdoor sport themed play with a small size of 10 by 20 inches. It is priced at 25e per item and includes 16 brass hound counters 8 dice and 4 dice cups. A complete set is priced at $1.50.
A Butte Montana ad offers a wide stock of pianos from Kimball Wreper Hallet & Davis and other makes plus organs and the Apollo self playing attachment. Prices from $25.00 for used instruments and $84.00 to $125.00 for mandolins and guitars, with violins up to $5000. Mailing orders are welcomed.
A newspaper item notes that sharks fear splashy water and will avoid a noisy splashing swimmer. It cites South Sea islanders who bathe in groups to deter sharks, warning that lone paddlers may be attacked.
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